Yalonda’s Comments (group member since Feb 11, 2020)

Yalonda’s comments from the Chapter Adventure Reading Challenges (Formerly GXO) group.

Kimberly wrote: "Simon wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea for January. Only a few chapters in but I’m really enjoying it so far."

Awww yes! This book gave me all the feels."

Well now I must check this one out too :-)

Tanya Patrice wrote: "Challenge Complete - I listened to the audiobook of Snow White and Rose Red by Ed McBain. This book stretched a bit in the comparison to any fairytale - but it was an O..."

Nice! This has been on my radar so now it goes on the TBR list :-)

Tanya Patrice wrote: "Challenge Completed - I actually ended up reading The Haunting of Tram Car 015, by P. Djèlí Clark. Loved it! This is a short novella which I listened to as an audi..."

I like the sound of this! I am going to start with the tiny first story (A Dead Djinn in Cairo, 43 pages, ebook) and move on from there.

CHALLENGE COMPLETE. I read The Flying Sorcerers .

Beware: this was published in 1971 & the sexism is horrendous. Is the timeless sci-fi "advanced human meets pre-tech humanoid species, becomes stranded due to arrogance, & has to win over the locals before he can find a way to contact the mothership for a lift back home" theme. The twist is that it is told by a local peace-keeper instead of the human and/or the local protagonist. Exceptionally well-built world. The character names made me giggle & the campy humor is often entertaining.

I am so proud of myself! Other than December I have read my book each month and mostly on time :-) I am always challenged not by the words but my desire to have more than one word (so competitive) and waiting until the last minute to pick my book (so picky). My favorite book was "The Name of the Star" - love the Ripper twist. I just did not like "The House of Discarded Dreams." I honestly have no suggestions; this is my favorite reading challenge :-)

Getting a late start on November but I am going to read The Hermit of Eyton Forest. I am also going to read two short stories: Charlotte Holmes and the Locked Box and The Locked Room Mystery mystery.

Challenge complete! And only a couple of days into December. If you are a fan of Charlotte Holmes or Fforde - read these extremely short items! Few things are as soothing as the Cadfael books - thoroughly enjoyed this one.

I am going to read Randy Wayne White's "Deep Shadow".

Challenge complete! I liked this one (will get a full review up later) but feel I am missing some details from previous books in the series.

I am going to take liberty with 'cry' and read Tears of the Giraffe this month.

Challenge complete & what a fascinating read it was :-)

Cecil wrote: "I have three options of books I already have, looking for opinions on which one I should read. “A Cry in the Night” by Mary Higgins Clark; “If She Knew” by Blake Pierce, or “From the Corner of His ..."

I am only familiar with Clark and Koontz so my suggestion would be Koontz :-)

For August I have chosen Kerry Green's "Queen of the Flowers"

Challenge complete. Still behind in reviews but this was another exquisite Phryne Fisher story.

Late start but I am reading "I Know What You Bid LAST SUMMER"

Challenge complete! Light and easy read. Enjoyable as well. I'll get a review posted soon.

Ack! With school ending (just finished this Wednesday), I forgot about my June reading challenges. Taking an uninspired bit of liberty with 'beach' and chose Grisham's Camino Island.

CHALLENGE COMPLETE! Lovely read - see my full review here.

Kimberly wrote: "I still can't decide! Anyone have any other suggestions?"

Hum ... Sky in the Deep is on my to read list.

I think I will read The Name of the Star.

CHALLENGE COMPLETE and I liked this one :-) My review can read here.

Good choice! Been planning to do the same but just haven't gotten around to it yet. Looking forward to your review :-)

I have chosen The City of Lost Fortunes for my April read.

UPDATE: I finished my April read but haven't written my review yet. Even though the reviews were less than favorable, I did enjoy this book. I'll update with my review link once I have written it :-)

UPDATE2: Here is my full review.

Kimberly wrote: "My choice is Lock In, John Scalzi"

I have enjoyed the few Scalzi books I have read. Looking forward to your review.

Update: I'm finished. Did not like this one :-(

While I don't have any additional suggestions, I have read Every Day and enjoyed it. While intrigued by Imaginary Friend, I just cannot reconcile myself to a 700 page book. I have chosen for my read this month The House of Discarded Dreams which sounds quite different.

Suggestion: The Girl in the Box series by Robert Crane

My choice: The Secret of a Heart Note and I am starting it tonight :-)

Challenge COMPLETE! This was a very good twist on your usual YA teen angst story.

CHALLENGE COMPLETE! Got to love Phryne Fisher and Death by Water may be my favorite yet!